Standout Student: Buena Vista’s Terry Hirsch
Last week, we made the trip up to Buena Vista and grabbed a few standout students, including junior Terry Hirsch. We asked him how the junior year has been progressing, as well as what he is enjoying the most, and advice he would give to younger kids behind him. If...
REPLAY: Sports in the Rockies from Salida High School
Another edition of the Salida Spartans and Cotopaxi Pirates on the Sports in the Rockies Coaches Show has wrapped up! Girls basketball, girls swimming, Cotopaxi boys basketball and a surprise appearance by the Salida music program all were features on last nights...
Standout Student: Salida’s Arlo Follet
This basketball season we have already had some fantastic kids come across to interview for our standout students. Arlo Follet is one of our more recent ones from Salida, as we stopped by and talked with him about how the year is going, and the lessons he is learning...
Pet of the Week: Omen
Meet Omen! He's the Heart of the Rockies Radio Pet of the Week. Omen is an extremely loving and cat-friendly guy, he is currently living in our Cat Room with 3 other felines! He is a 5 year old male Domestic Shorthair mix. He loves to lay in the window sill or on your...
REPLAY: Lady Demons struggle on offense vs #6 Alamosa
The Lady Demons from Buena Vista got off to a hot start to their match up with Alamosa, but the Mean Moose lived up to their name, as their press forced too many Demon turnovers to come back from in a 53-27 loss on Tuesday night. We were there for the action from...
REPLAY: Salida girls fall to Monte Vista at home
The Lady Spartans couldn't keep their quick start up against the Pirates as Monte Vista earned a win against Salida 52-30 on Tuesday night. If you missed the game, check out the replay here!...
Standout Student: Salida’s Kate Adams
Last week, we were joined by Kate Adams from Salida as our standout student. We talked with her about how the school year is going, what she is up to outside of the classroom, and what she would tell an incoming student to make life easier! Check out her full...
Salida Chamber’s “Business After Hours” Tonight
The Salida Chamber of Commerce is holding their monthly “Business After Hours” tonight from 5 to 7 pm at Wallbangers on Highway 50. The networking event is open to all chamber members and invited guests. ...
Student Spotlight: Buena Vista’s Isaiah Romero
The Buena Vista wrestling team saw four wrestlers end the first weekend tournament with undefeated records, and one of those was 195 pounder Isaiah Romero, who finished the day at 5-0. We stopped by the school to talk with him about the work he is putting in, and how...
Flu Bug Buzzing Around
The flu bug is going around the area. Salida schools sent out a message to parents saying that many staff and students are absent because of the flu. They also advise that you should stay home if you are sick and rest, drink lots of fluids and only return...
Power Outage on Methodist Mountain
A planned power outage is taking place today on Methodist Mountain. Xcel Energy continues to do maintenance work on power lines damaged in the Decker Fire. As a result, Hippie Radio 97.5 and The Peak 92.3 are operating at low power and KG 102.9 is off the air until...
‘Chaffee Gives’ Sets Record
Yesterday was Colorado Gives Day and Chaffee County non-profits did well. A total of 435 donations were given to 17 Chaffee County organizations for a total of $67,000. It’s not too...










